21. Koil-Mooththa-Thiru-Pathikam “Oh You who enjoy loving servitude : If I of unmelting heart without any feeling for You, were to complain with all the world to know, will they not say that this is not a fitting thing? Oh our sole Principal of the golden hall ! You exist for the purpose that those who performing sacrifices have come up the path unto you, may dwell in Bliss! If You do not bestow on me the vision of Your sacred Face, I will perish.” (21:3) “Oh You the Source of all ! Oh guiding Principal for my five senses, to my soul and to the Three Ch Primal Being Who is surrounded by the throng of Your ancient devotees Other than weeping with worry whether You would take pity to bestow Your grace on me and dwell in me, what else can I do? Oh King of the golden hall !” (21:4) “Adoring You as” Oh King, Oh Ambrosia Who dance in the golden hall”, and looking forward for Your grace like the patient crane watching for its prey, I am wearied by mourning night and day. Bestowing the vision of Yourself to the delight of Your devotees who reach the shore, if You remain silent, in my case like ghee hidden in the milk set for curdling, will not others reproach You ?” (21:5) 551
